India’s Chennai Metro Rail awards contract for viaduct construction 13 May 2021 (Last Updated May 13th, 2021 15:22)
The joint venture of Hindustan Construction Company and KEC International wins Chennai Metro Rail contract.
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Chennai Metro Rail in India has awarded a contract to a joint venture (JV) comprising Hindustan Construction Company (HCC) and KEC International for the construction of a 7.95km elevated viaduct section on Corridor 4.
Under the $155m (Rs11.47bn) contract, the JV will also be responsible for the construction of nine elevated stations on Corridor 4 of phase II of the Chennai Metro.
The contract will cover architectural works, civil works, plumbing and drainage and temporary services according to the client’s requirements.
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Hindustan Construction Company (HCC), in a joint venture with KEC International (KEC), has been awarded Rs.1,147 crore contract by Chennai Metro Rail for the construction of 7.95 km elevated viaduct section and nine elevated stations on Corridor 4 of phase II of the Chennai Metro. HCC share in the JV is 51% (i.e. Rs 585 crore).
The scope of work involves civil works, architectural works, plumbing & drainage and temporary services as per the client s drawings.
The nine elevated stations include Chennai Bypass Crossing, Rarriacharidra Hospital, lyyaparithangal Bus Depot, Katupakkam, Kumanan Chavadi, Karayan Chavadi, Mullai Thottam, Poonamallee Bus Terminus, Poonamallee Bypass. The work is to be completed in 36 months.